Walking Highlights of the Pyrenees: Bay of Biscay to Costa Brava

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Discover the remarkable variety of the Pyrenees...

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As you cross from the Basque Country to Catalonia...

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zumaia coastal walk basque country

Follow stunning coastal trails...

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bardenas reales piskerra

Walk in cinematic desert landscapes...

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... and hike in the glorious high mountains

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Slow down with visits to a boutique winery...

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Enjoy restful evenings in beautiful small hotels...

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restaurante callizo ainsa

... and savour a special Michelin-starred tasting dinner

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Discover it all in one of Europe's great nature destinations

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Our greatest walking vacation along the Spanish Pyrenees, all the way from the Basque Country to Catalonia. The variety is staggering - everything from fishing villages to deserts, high mountain peaks to beech forest.

  • Incredible mountain views
  • Fresh air, quiet trails
  • Bespoke guided walks
  • Wildlife encounters
  • Michelin-starred meal
  • Boutique winery visit
  • Beautiful small hotels
  • Medieval towns & villages
  • 100% Travel Positive
  • Shorter version available
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What's Included

Key Inclusions

16 nights small independent hotels

All breakfasts

3 x lunches

8 x dinners

Hire vehicle

Private Walking notes and maps for self-guided walks


Guided Activities

Half-day pintxos walking tours

Full-day hike

Guided tour Cadaqués

Winery visit


5* Service

We have personally experienced & loved every aspect of this trip

Vacation Guide with advice, background information and recommendations

ABTOT / ATOL Financial protection

Local support throughout

24/7 emergency support

Industry-leading 160% carbon capture

Exclusive departure date


Please note: International travel & fuel for vehicle hire not included.

Day by day itinerary

Day 1

Settle into a picturesque port town


Your trip begins at Bilbao, where you collect your hire car and head east to Hondarribia in the Pyrenean foothills. A local leads you on a tasty pintxos tour, the Basque Country's answer to tapas.

Day 2

Hike along the Camino del Norte


Day 3

Visit Pamplona and walk in canyons


Day 4

Walk and explore in the Navarran desert


Day 5

Hike below red rock towers


Day 6

Join your guide for a hike in the high Pyrenees


Day 7

Follow self-guided trails in the Ordesa Valley


Day 8

Choose your self-guided walk


Day 9

Blend short hikes en route to Catalonia


Day 10

Explore Aigüestortes with your guide


Memorable moments to look forward to...

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Choose...

Easy to challenging hikes

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Explore...

Dalí's favourite landscapes

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Stroll...

In a pretty fishing harbours

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Eat...

Pintxos with the locals

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Dine...

On Michelin-starred cuisine

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Relax...

In an indulgent hotel spa

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Visit...

An organic family winery

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Get close to...

Vultures, marmots & more

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Explore...

Remote stone villages

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